Overview of the NRCS in NevadaOverview of the NRCS in Nevada

Feb. 21, 2013

Nevada FactsNevada Facts 77thth Largest State Largest State 110,567 Sq. Mi.110,567 Sq. Mi. 3535thth Most Populous State Most Populous State 2,758,931 people2,758,931 people 17 Counties17 Counties Nye County 3Nye County 3rdrd largest county largest county

in the US; Elko County 4in the US; Elko County 4thth largestlargest

Humboldt County – size of Humboldt County – size of VermontVermont

~ 84% public land~ 84% public land

Nevada Farm DataNevada Farm Data Number of Farms:Number of Farms:

3,131 3,131 Land in Farms:Land in Farms:

5,865,392 acres5,865,392 acres(size of Vermont)(size of Vermont)

Average Farm Size:Average Farm Size: 1,873 acres 1,873 acres

Nevada EconomyNevada Economy The most valuable mined product in the state is gold. The most valuable mined product in the state is gold.

Nevada produces about 3/4 of the gold produced in the Nevada produces about 3/4 of the gold produced in the United States. United States.

Tourism in Las Vegas and Reno are essential to Tourism in Las Vegas and Reno are essential to Nevada’s economy. Nevada’s economy.

Agriculture is the third largest industry.Agriculture is the third largest industry. Nevada unemployment is 12.6%. National Nevada unemployment is 12.6%. National

unemployment is 8.5%unemployment is 8.5%

Nevada Top 5 CommoditiesNevada Top 5 Commodities Nevada's top five agricultural products are cattle and Nevada's top five agricultural products are cattle and

calves, hay, dairy products, onions, and potatoes. calves, hay, dairy products, onions, and potatoes. Hay to feed livestock is the state's biggest crop. Hay to feed livestock is the state's biggest crop. Cattle and sheep ranching is the primary agricultural Cattle and sheep ranching is the primary agricultural

activity in Nevada.activity in Nevada.

26 Federally-Recognized Tribes26 Federally-Recognized Tribes

Nevada NRCSNevada NRCS 1 State Office1 State Office 1 Area Office1 Area Office 1 Special Projects Office1 Special Projects Office 9 Field Offices9 Field Offices 1 PMC1 PMC

Employees: Employees: FO employees: 37FO employees: 37 SO employees: 27SO employees: 27

ResourcesResources StructureStructure

State Resource ConservationistState Resource Conservationist Rangeland Management SpecialistRangeland Management Specialist ArchaeologistArchaeologist AgronomistAgronomist Wildlife BiologistWildlife Biologist Resource ConservationistResource Conservationist

Resource ConcernsResource Concerns Water QuantityWater Quantity Water QualityWater Quality T&E Species - Greater Sage-GrouseT&E Species - Greater Sage-Grouse

Bi-state population of Nevada/California will be Bi-state population of Nevada/California will be considered for T&E listing in Sept. 2013considered for T&E listing in Sept. 2013

Southwestern Willow FlycatcherSouthwestern Willow Flycatcher Rangeland healthRangeland health Noxious/invasive weed control Noxious/invasive weed control

Natural Resource Concerns Natural Resource Concerns Water QuantityWater Quantity

Nevada is the driest state in the nation. The Nevada Division of Nevada is the driest state in the nation. The Nevada Division of Water Planning estimates that urban water use will increase by as Water Planning estimates that urban water use will increase by as much as 45% by the year 2020. As Nevada population grows, the much as 45% by the year 2020. As Nevada population grows, the impact of future droughts will become more severe.impact of future droughts will become more severe.

NRCS is working with landowners NRCS is working with landowners to install energy efficient to install energy efficient systems to conserve water.systems to conserve water.

Water QualityWater Quality Nevada shows some level of water quality impairment, Nevada shows some level of water quality impairment,

including elevated levels of total phosphorus and nitrogen. including elevated levels of total phosphorus and nitrogen. Groundwater supplies are contaminated with industrial Groundwater supplies are contaminated with industrial contaminants or nitrates and bacteria from septic systems contaminants or nitrates and bacteria from septic systems and livestock waste.and livestock waste.

Practices implemented to protect water quality:Practices implemented to protect water quality: Waste Storage FacilityWaste Storage Facility Structure for Water ControlStructure for Water Control Pest Management Pest Management Mulching Mulching

WildfireWildfire Much of Nevada is considered an extreme wildfire hazard Much of Nevada is considered an extreme wildfire hazard

environment. Decades of large-scale wildfires have caused long-environment. Decades of large-scale wildfires have caused long-term changes in vegetation and impaired key wildlife habitats. As term changes in vegetation and impaired key wildlife habitats. As result, forest and rangeland health has declined. result, forest and rangeland health has declined.

Noxious/Invasive WeedsNoxious/Invasive Weeds Noxious weeds are a major threat to plant and animal Noxious weeds are a major threat to plant and animal

diversity and water quality protection. Noxious weeds are diversity and water quality protection. Noxious weeds are becoming serious problems on forest, range, agricultural, becoming serious problems on forest, range, agricultural, and wetlands throughout Nevada.  and wetlands throughout Nevada.  

NRCS is working with NRCS is working with landowners and weed landowners and weed management districts to management districts to implement pest management implement pest management practices.practices.

Conservation ImplementationConservation Implementation

Improved Irrigation Efficiency:Improved Irrigation Efficiency: 184,841 acres 184,841 acres

Improved Cropland Health: Improved Cropland Health: 23,993 acres23,993 acres

Improved Rangeland Health: Improved Rangeland Health: 369,356 acres369,356 acres

High Tunnels (three-year data):High Tunnels (three-year data): 52 contracts52 contracts

$234,838 obligated$234,838 obligated

ResourcesResourcesConservation PlanningConservation Planning CDSICDSI

CleanupCleanup InstallationInstallation

Job Approval Authority Job Approval Authority

ImportanceImportance

ResourcesResources PartnershipsPartnerships

AgreementsAgreements BLMBLM College of AgricultureCollege of Agriculture

ResourcesResources Shared Biologist PositionsShared Biologist Positions

Pheasants Forever/ Nevada Department of WildlifePheasants Forever/ Nevada Department of Wildlife ElkoElko ElyEly Winnemucca (pending)Winnemucca (pending)

Nevada Department of WildlifeNevada Department of Wildlife RenoReno ElkoElko

US Fish and Wildlife ServiceUS Fish and Wildlife Service MindenMinden

  

ResourcesResources NRINRI

Private Land:Private Land: 61 points (field) 61 points (field) Public Land:Public Land: 314 points (field)314 points (field) 223 points (on line)223 points (on line)

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Program Obligations FY 2012Program Obligations FY 2012Program Program ContractsContracts AcresAcres Dollars ObligatedDollars Obligated

AMAAMA 14 14 2323 $ 62,713$ 62,713

CSP CSP 26 26 71,394 71,394 $ 554,892$ 554,892

EQIPEQIP 156156 1,100,9951,100,995 $10,582,446$10,582,446

SGI SGI 15 15 328,964 328,964 $ 1,595,787$ 1,595,787

WHIP WHIP 8 8 4,367 4,367 $ 133,853 $ 133,853

ProgramProgram Easement EnrollmentEasement Enrollment AcresAcres DollarsDollars

FRPPFRPP 11 4,1964,196 $5,400,000 $5,400,000

GRPGRP 11 712 712 $2,218,565 $2,218,565

WRP WRP 22 6,1366,136 $3,335,625 $3,335,625

Programs – Funding Comparison Programs – Funding Comparison FY 11 and FY 12FY 11 and FY 12

Program Contracts Program Contracts FY 11 and FY 12FY 11 and FY 12

Easement ObligationsEasement Obligations

Easement Enrollment (acres)Easement Enrollment (acres)

ProgramsPrograms Closing Efficiency and Restoration:Closing Efficiency and Restoration:

100 percent closed on 2011 and prior year enrollments for 100 percent closed on 2011 and prior year enrollments for all easement programs.all easement programs.

20 percent closed on 2012 enrollments for second quarter 20 percent closed on 2012 enrollments for second quarter for all easement programs. for all easement programs.

1 WRP restoration agreement on a closed easement to 1 WRP restoration agreement on a closed easement to complete in FY 2013.complete in FY 2013.

3 restoration agreements to commence construction 3 restoration agreements to commence construction activities in FY 2013.activities in FY 2013.

FA Program Initiatives in NevadaFA Program Initiatives in Nevada Sage-Grouse InitiativeSage-Grouse Initiative High Tunnel Initiative - EQIP and AMAHigh Tunnel Initiative - EQIP and AMA National Water Quality InitiativeNational Water Quality Initiative Energy InitiativeEnergy Initiative StrikeForce InitiativeStrikeForce Initiative Working Lands for Wildlife – Sage-Grouse and Working Lands for Wildlife – Sage-Grouse and

Southwestern Willow FlycatcherSouthwestern Willow Flycatcher 2012 Drought Initiative2012 Drought Initiative OrganicOrganic

Program ContractsProgram Contracts Active Contracts - 362Active Contracts - 362

AMA 2008 - AMA 2008 - 20 20 CSP 2002 - CSP 2002 - 29 29 CStP 2008 - CStP 2008 - 53 53 EQIP 2002 - EQIP 2002 - 20 20 EQIP 2008 - EQIP 2008 - 206206 WHIP 2002 - WHIP 2002 - 1 1 WHIP 2008 - WHIP 2008 - 33 33

Historically UnderservedHistorically Underserved 64 of 206 EQIP Contracts are LR/BF/SD64 of 206 EQIP Contracts are LR/BF/SD

31%31%

2008 EQIP - 107 of 112 contracts developed with 2008 EQIP - 107 of 112 contracts developed with LR/BF/SD producers are active or have been LR/BF/SD producers are active or have been completed. completed. 96% (4% cancellation rate)96% (4% cancellation rate)

Collaboration with Other StatesCollaboration with Other States Nevada working closely with Oregon to conserve sage-Nevada working closely with Oregon to conserve sage-

grouse habitat that was impacted by wildfires in 2011 and grouse habitat that was impacted by wildfires in 2011 and 2012.2012.

• Monitoring Prescribed GrazingMonitoring Prescribed Grazing• Brush ManagementBrush Management• Watering FacilitiesWatering Facilities

Nevada working closely with California Wetlands Team to Nevada working closely with California Wetlands Team to complete WRP restoration planning for sage-grousecomplete WRP restoration planning for sage-grouse

  

Sage-Grouse InitiativeSage-Grouse InitiativeQuick FactsQuick Facts

Sage-Grouse Initiative Contracts:Sage-Grouse Initiative Contracts: 2121

Sage-Grouse Habitat Restored: Sage-Grouse Habitat Restored: 328,964 acres (private and public land)328,964 acres (private and public land)

Pinyon-Juniper Removed:Pinyon-Juniper Removed: 8,000 acres8,000 acres

Fence Marked:Fence Marked: 80,226 feet80,226 feet

Sage-Grouse Initiative Obligations:Sage-Grouse Initiative Obligations: $2,164,199$2,164,199

Easements:Easements:

FRPP:FRPP: 11 4,000 acres4,000 acres

GRP:GRP: 22 1,987 acres1,987 acres

WRP:WRP: 55 9.842 acres9.842 acres

Bi-state population of Nevada/California will be considered for T&E listing in Sept. 2013

Current ConstraintsCurrent Constraints

Significant number of farmers and ranchers have Significant number of farmers and ranchers have met their $300K Farm Bill payment limitsmet their $300K Farm Bill payment limits

Some differences with payment schedule scenarios Some differences with payment schedule scenarios with Idaho, Oregon and Californiawith Idaho, Oregon and California

Identification of suitable watersheds for National Identification of suitable watersheds for National Water Quality InitiativeWater Quality Initiative

EngineeringEngineering StructureStructure

State Conservation Engineer GS-13State Conservation Engineer GS-13 One GS-12 engineer (State Office)One GS-12 engineer (State Office) Two GS-11 engineers (Field Offices)Two GS-11 engineers (Field Offices) One GS-9 engineer (Field Office)One GS-9 engineer (Field Office) One GS-10 CET (Field Office)One GS-10 CET (Field Office)

Engineering BacklogEngineering Backlog Background informationBackground information Backlog resolution (short term/long term)Backlog resolution (short term/long term)

EngineeringEngineering Engineering Job Approval AuthorityEngineering Job Approval Authority

Signature update every 3 yearsSignature update every 3 years Updates as neededUpdates as needed

   Snow Survey ProgramSnow Survey Program

GS-12 HydrologistGS-12 Hydrologist Funding directly from NHQ with support from StateFunding directly from NHQ with support from State Providing monthly water supply outlook reports for NevadaProviding monthly water supply outlook reports for Nevada 66 SNOTEL sites (automated) & 38 Snow Courses (manual readings)66 SNOTEL sites (automated) & 38 Snow Courses (manual readings) 16 aerial markers automated to improve efficiency, provide additional 16 aerial markers automated to improve efficiency, provide additional

data, and enable customers to have faster access to datadata, and enable customers to have faster access to data

EngineeringEngineering Emergency Watershed Protection (EWP)Emergency Watershed Protection (EWP)

Virgin River EWP (City of Mesquite - $945,000 Diversion Structure)Virgin River EWP (City of Mesquite - $945,000 Diversion Structure) 2011 Caughlin Fire2011 Caughlin Fire 2012 Washoe Fire2012 Washoe Fire

  

Downtown Reno at night during

Caughlin Fire

EngineeringEngineering Watersheds Assessment/RehabilitationWatersheds Assessment/Rehabilitation

4 watershed dams located in City of Reno (West Wash, East Wash, 4 watershed dams located in City of Reno (West Wash, East Wash, Upper Peavine, and Lower Peavine) Upper Peavine, and Lower Peavine)

West Wash Dam was chosen for rehab funding West Wash Dam was chosen for rehab funding $280,000 requested for planning$280,000 requested for planning

3 watershed dams located in City of Elko (Eight Mile Creek, Fifth 3 watershed dams located in City of Elko (Eight Mile Creek, Fifth Street, South Side Wash)Street, South Side Wash)

DamWatchDamWatch States to upload all data by February 28, 2013 States to upload all data by February 28, 2013 Software is scheduled to deploy April 1, 2013Software is scheduled to deploy April 1, 2013

SoilsSoils StructureStructure

Number of Offices: Number of Offices: 33 State Soil Scientist: State Soil Scientist:

VacantVacant Soil Scientists: Soil Scientists: 55 (3 vacancies)(3 vacancies) Ecological Site Specialist: Ecological Site Specialist: 11 Number of MRLAs serviced: Number of MRLAs serviced: 66 Number of States: Number of States: 55

SoilsSoils AccomplishmentsAccomplishments

SS Reports Completed: SS Reports Completed: 4646 Acres Mapped: Acres Mapped: 2,275,126 2,275,126 Reimbursable Agreements: Reimbursable Agreements: 33 Reimbursable Contributions: Reimbursable Contributions:

$175,000 $175,000

Reorganization – impact on NevadaReorganization – impact on Nevada

OperationsOperations StructureStructure

Assistant State Conservationist Assistant State Conservationist

Performance

BudgetStaffing

StaffingStaffing Absolute staffing levels have dropped 17% since 2010Absolute staffing levels have dropped 17% since 2010

Total field support has risen 4% since 2010Total field support has risen 4% since 2010

The percentage of field/technical support to total overhead continues to The percentage of field/technical support to total overhead continues to fall:fall:

29% in 201129% in 2011

16% in 201216% in 2012

11% in 201311% in 2013

Key Performance Measure GoalsKey Performance Measure Goals KPM goals and achievementsKPM goals and achievements 2.10 irrigation efficiency2.10 irrigation efficiency

PerformancePerformance Since 2010, and the achievement Since 2010, and the achievement

of KPMs goals (>90%) and 2.10 of KPMs goals (>90%) and 2.10 (a Nevada KPM) has risen from (a Nevada KPM) has risen from the achievement of 7 of the 9 the achievement of 7 of the 9 KPM targets (2011) to 8 of the 9 KPM targets (2011) to 8 of the 9 KPMs (2012).KPMs (2012).

While Farm Bill Programs FA While Farm Bill Programs FA obligations have risen in the obligations have risen in the period, this has been accomplished period, this has been accomplished with lower staffing levels (FTEs) with lower staffing levels (FTEs) through time, essentially doing through time, essentially doing more with less. more with less.

A paradigm shift may be required A paradigm shift may be required to make the leap to the next to make the leap to the next ‘efficiency curve’ or pathway. ‘efficiency curve’ or pathway.

Quality AssuranceQuality Assurance Nevada has engaged in a mentoring program as a formal communication Nevada has engaged in a mentoring program as a formal communication

pathway to promote self and situational awareness.pathway to promote self and situational awareness.

The Nevada State Leadership Team is in a position to provide mission The Nevada State Leadership Team is in a position to provide mission support – the training and tools to get the job done, on time, and completed support – the training and tools to get the job done, on time, and completed to an expected standard of quality.to an expected standard of quality.

Other activities include: Other activities include: Annual Spot Checks per policyAnnual Spot Checks per policy Field Office Core Function ReviewsField Office Core Function Reviews

Civil RightsCivil Rights National Civil Rights Review conducted in February 2011National Civil Rights Review conducted in February 2011

two findings; both were addressed within the agreed-to timeframe, two findings; both were addressed within the agreed-to timeframe, and certified by the Director of the CRD. and certified by the Director of the CRD.

Nevada conducts an internal continuous review process to serve as an Nevada conducts an internal continuous review process to serve as an orientation and training opportunity, and fostering relationships with a orientation and training opportunity, and fostering relationships with a number of Historically Underserved producers permitting Nevada to number of Historically Underserved producers permitting Nevada to leverage Strike Force efforts. leverage Strike Force efforts.

Great BasinGreat BasinPlant Materials CenterPlant Materials Center

StructureStructure ManagerManager Farm TechnicianFarm Technician

Accomplishments – FY12 HighlightsAccomplishments – FY12 Highlights Final year of ‘Sandberg’ Bluegrass Trial (USFS)Final year of ‘Sandberg’ Bluegrass Trial (USFS) 22ndnd year of ‘Searles Prairie Clover’ Study (ARS) year of ‘Searles Prairie Clover’ Study (ARS) 22ndnd year of ‘Bottlebrush Squirreltail’ Trial (NRCS) year of ‘Bottlebrush Squirreltail’ Trial (NRCS) Completed Monarch Butterfly Pollinator Trial (Xerces Completed Monarch Butterfly Pollinator Trial (Xerces

Society)Society)

Administration OverviewAdministration Overview StructureStructure

State Administrative OfficerState Administrative Officer Contracting OfficerContracting Officer Purchasing AgentPurchasing Agent Budget OfficerBudget Officer Budget AnalystBudget Analyst Supply ClerkSupply Clerk

Human Resources serviced by California

Financial ManagementFinancial Management FY 12/13 Initial Allocation ComparisonsFY 12/13 Initial Allocation Comparisons

Not a Regional Equity StateNot a Regional Equity State 9% less in TA Discretionary9% less in TA Discretionary 28% less in TA Mandatory and 5% more in FA28% less in TA Mandatory and 5% more in FA Soils reduction accounts for 77% of total reductionSoils reduction accounts for 77% of total reduction Sequestration projection additional ($336,205)Sequestration projection additional ($336,205)

TA $ dif (+/-) FA $ dif (+/-)Discretionary Programs TA FA Total TA FA TotalClearing Account (Cost Allocation) 0 0 0 992,612 0 992,612 992,612 0Conservation Technical Assistance 2,032,846 0 2,032,846 2,333,744 0 2,333,744 300,898 0CTA - GLCI 166,939 0 166,939 0 0 0 (166,939) 0CTA: NRI 142,892 0 142,892 0 0 0 (142,892) 0CTA: SSURGO 137,000 0 137,000 0 0 0 (137,000) 0Conservation: Soils Survey 1,141,000 0 1,141,000 110,385 0 110,385 (1,030,615) 0Conservation: Snow Survey 207,929 0 207,929 25,390 0 25,390 (182,539) 0Conservation: Plant Materials 100,000 0 100,000 97,540 0 97,540 (2,460) 0Subtotal Discretionary Funds 3,928,606 0 3,928,606 3,559,671 0 3,559,671 (368,935) 0

Mandatory Programs TA FA Total TA FA Total TA $ dif (+/-) FA $ dif (+/-)Agricultural Management Assistance 16,417 66,667 83,084 5,427 67,000 72,427 (10,990) 333Conservation Reserve Program 160 0 160 0 0 0 (160) 0Conservation Security Program 21,440 190,819 212,259 9,468 145,224 154,692 (11,972) (45,595)CSP: SSURGO 1,000 0 1,000 0 0 0 (1,000) 0Conservation Stew ardship Program 53,134 504,692 557,826 29,731 860,191 889,922 (23,403) 355,499CStP: SSURGO 1,000 0 1,000 0 0 0 (1,000) 0Environmental Quality Incentive Program 2,943,920 5,755,483 8,699,403 2,223,468 5,675,433 7,898,901 (720,452) (80,050)EQIP: Energy 0 0 0 0 2,500 2,500 0 2,500EQIP: Organic 0 0 0 0 15,000 15,000 0 15,000EQIP: Sage Grouse 51,784 912,965 964,749 0 1,500,000 1,500,000 (51,784) 587,035EQIP: High Tunnel 0 0 0 0 61,000 61,000 0 61,000EQIP: Strike Force 0 0 0 0 306,011 306,011 0 306,011EQIP: SSURGO 98,000 0 98,000 0 0 0 (98,000) 0EQIP: NWQI 0 0 0 0 349,120 349,120 0 349,120Farm and Ranchland Protection Program 18,274 0 18,274 18,469 3,436,976 3,455,445 195 3,436,976Grassland Reserve Program 20,660 411,612 432,272 70,335 0 70,335 49,675 (411,612)GRP: Sage Grouse 55,565 960,634 1,016,199 0 0 0 (55,565) (960,634)Wildlife Habitat Incentives Program 80,393 0 80,393 52,323 400,000 452,323 (28,070) 400,000WRP: General (Closing/Monitoring) 549 0 549 78,379 206,261 284,640 77,830 206,261WRP: General (Enrollment) 6,778 423,616 430,394 0 0 0 (6,778) (423,616)WRP: General (Restoration) 50,000 500,000 550,000 0 0 0 (50,000) (500,000)WRP: Sage Grousee 43,280 2,704,977 2,748,257 0 0 0 (43,280) (2,704,977)WRP: SSURGO 3,000 0 3,000 0 0 0 (3,000) 0Subtotal Mandatory Funds 3,465,354 12,431,465 15,896,819 2,487,600 13,024,716 15,512,316 (977,754) 593,251

Total Nevada Initial Funding 7,393,960 12,431,465 19,825,425 6,047,271 13,024,716 19,071,987 (1,346,689) 593,251

Regional Equity Account 250,065 2,838,066 3,088,131 0 0 0 (250,065.00) (2,838,066.00)

NevadaInitial Year Allocation Comparison

FY 2012 vs FY 2013

FY2012 Initial Allocation FY2013 Full Year Projection

AdministrationAdministrationAudit Remediation and Assigned State TargetsAudit Remediation and Assigned State Targets

Procurement:Procurement:   Fleet CardsFleet Cards

Implemented a monthly review process of Fleet Card Implemented a monthly review process of Fleet Card activities through SharePointactivities through SharePoint

  Vehicle FleetVehicle Fleet Continuing efforts to meet the established reduction Continuing efforts to meet the established reduction

targettarget Evaluating the assignment of Fleet Vehicles to Evaluating the assignment of Fleet Vehicles to

determine additional reductions determine additional reductions Reduced fleet by 5% (3 vehicles)Reduced fleet by 5% (3 vehicles)

  

AdministrationAdministrationAudit Remediation and Assigned State TargetsAudit Remediation and Assigned State Targets

Procurement: Procurement: IT EquipmentIT Equipment

Reduced Telecommunications Equipment by 33% Reduced Telecommunications Equipment by 33% canceled services on bag phones and satellite phonescanceled services on bag phones and satellite phones

   Purchase CardsPurchase Cards

Reduced number of assigned purchased cards by 54% (from eleven to Reduced number of assigned purchased cards by 54% (from eleven to five)five)

Implemented a monthly review process of Purchase Card activities Implemented a monthly review process of Purchase Card activities through SharePointthrough SharePoint

  

AdministrationAdministrationFinancial ManagementFinancial Management

Undelivered Orders / Unfilled Customer OrdersUndelivered Orders / Unfilled Customer Orders Ensuring Obligations are entered and adjusted in a timely Ensuring Obligations are entered and adjusted in a timely

mannermanner Ensuring liquidations are processed timelyEnsuring liquidations are processed timely Work with COTRs and/or appropriate staff to proactively Work with COTRs and/or appropriate staff to proactively

review unliquidated obligations to ensure obligations are review unliquidated obligations to ensure obligations are validvalid

  

AdministrationAdministrationFinancial ManagementFinancial Management

Improper PaymentsImproper Payments Working with COTRs and/or appropriate staff to ensure Working with COTRs and/or appropriate staff to ensure

documentation is received prior to processing payments.documentation is received prior to processing payments.   WebTCASWebTCAS

Reduced Timekeeper roles by 83% from twenty-four to Reduced Timekeeper roles by 83% from twenty-four to four. four.

AdministrationAdministrationSegregation of DutiesSegregation of Duties

Segregation of DutiesSegregation of Duties:: Reviewing user role assignments regularly for all systems Reviewing user role assignments regularly for all systems

(IAS, PROP, GovTrip, WebTCAS, FMMI, etc.) to ensure (IAS, PROP, GovTrip, WebTCAS, FMMI, etc.) to ensure proper segregation of duties are maintained throughout the proper segregation of duties are maintained throughout the Procurement and Financial areas.Procurement and Financial areas.

Lahontan Area OverviewLahontan Area Overview

Lahontan AreaLahontan AreaProgram WorkloadProgram Workload

296 Active Contracts: $19,807.980.85296 Active Contracts: $19,807.980.85 214 Contracts funded in 2012214 Contracts funded in 2012

$10,358,000.00$10,358,000.00 59% increase from 3 previous years59% increase from 3 previous years

289 Applications for 2013289 Applications for 2013 11 Easements11 Easements

FRPP: FRPP: 55 WRP:WRP: 44 GRP:GRP: 22

Lahontan AreaLahontan Area Special ProjectsSpecial Projects

Nevada/Oregon Sage-Grouse & Fire Rehab EffortNevada/Oregon Sage-Grouse & Fire Rehab Effort 8 Applications8 Applications 40,067 Acres of Sage-Grouse Habitat40,067 Acres of Sage-Grouse Habitat 17,813 Acres has burned17,813 Acres has burned

Lahontan AreaLahontan AreaUnique ChallengesUnique Challenges

Huge Service AreasHuge Service Areas Lengthy Travel DistancesLengthy Travel Distances Large Percentage of Public LandLarge Percentage of Public Land No Technical Area StaffNo Technical Area Staff

Lahontan AreaLahontan AreaOpportunities for SuccessOpportunities for Success

Water Quality InitiativeWater Quality Initiative

Mojave Special Projects OfficeMojave Special Projects Office

Mojave Special Projects OfficeMojave Special Projects Office

66 Active Contracts: $5,177,71366 Active Contracts: $5,177,713 27 Contracts funded in 201227 Contracts funded in 2012

$1,297,075$1,297,075 15 % Increase from 3 Previous Years15 % Increase from 3 Previous Years

45 Applications for 201345 Applications for 2013 1 Easement1 Easement

Recently honored by the Fish and Wildlife Service and Department Recently honored by the Fish and Wildlife Service and Department of Wildlife for efforts that prevented the Amargosa Toad from being of Wildlife for efforts that prevented the Amargosa Toad from being listed as an endangered species.listed as an endangered species.

Working with small farmers, farmers markets, and local restaurants through Working with small farmers, farmers markets, and local restaurants through the Seasonal High Tunnel Initiative. Small farms play a significant role in the Seasonal High Tunnel Initiative. Small farms play a significant role in southern Nevada. southern Nevada.

The Governor’s Ag Report recently showed that Clark County (Las Vegas) The Governor’s Ag Report recently showed that Clark County (Las Vegas) contributes the highest economic benefit for agriculture in the state.contributes the highest economic benefit for agriculture in the state.

91 foot long high tunnel located in Las Vegas

High tunnel for a CSA producer in southern Nevada